Movie: Melody Club

Top 5 Billed Cast

Terry-Thomas
Terry-Thomas

Freddy Forrester

Gwynneth Vaughan
Gwynneth Vaughan

Jean

Len Lowe
Len Lowe

Tony

Bill Lowe
Bill Lowe

Birdie

Michael Balfour
Michael Balfour

Max

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  • Overview

    Customers at the Melody Club are burgled while attending the the club. A detective investigates.

  • Release Date

    1949-07-01

  • Average

    7.333

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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